Add 60/75 and 72/36, Solve 60/75 + 2 0/36 as a fraction

Add 60/75 and 72/36

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/36

60/75 + 72/36 is 14/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
60/75 = 60 × 12/75 × 12 = 720/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
72/36 = 72 × 25/36 × 25 = 1800/900
Add the two like fractions:
720/900 + 1800/900 = 720 + 1800/900 = 2520/900
2520/900 simplified gives 14/5
So, 60/75 + 72/36 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5

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